Ibrahima Fall Faye

Senegalese basketball player From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Ibrahima Fall Faye (born January 10, 1997) is a Senegalese professional basketball player for Shanxi Loongs of the Chinese Basketball Association.

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Ibrahima Fall Faye
No. 6 Shanxi Loongs
PositionPower forward / center
LeagueChinese Basketball Association
Personal information
Born (1997-01-10) January 10, 1997 (age 28)
Fissel, Thiès, Senegal
Listed height2.09 m (6 ft 10 in)
Listed weight105 kg (231 lb)
Career information
High schoolSEED Academy
(Dakar, Senegal)
NBA draft2019: undrafted
Playing career2016–present
Career history
2016–2017Élan Chalon
2017–2018Poitiers 86
2018–2019Leuven Bears
2019–2021Antwerp Giants
2021–2022Monaco
2022–2023Metropolitans 92
2023–2024Nanterre 92
2024–presentShanxi Loongs
Career highlights and awards
Medals
AfroBasket
2021 Rwanda
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Professional career

Fall Faye played in the youth teams of Élan Chalon.[1] He played 9 matches in the LNB Pro A with during the 2016–17 season.,[1] as well as three matches in the FIBA Europe Cup[2] and one in the 2017 Leaders Cup.[1]

In April 2018, he declared for the 2018 NBA draft.[3]

On July 7, 2019, Fall Faye signed a two-year contract with Telenet Giants Antwerp.[4]

On February 27, 2021, Fall Faye has signed with AS Monaco of the French LNB Pro A.[5]

On July 24, 2022, he has signed with Metropolitans 92 of the LNB Pro A.[6]

On June 30, 2023, he signed with Nanterre 92 of the LNB Pro A.[7]

In September 2024, Fall Faye joined Shanxi Loongs of the Chinese Basketball Association.[8] In October 2024, he left the team due to injury, was replaced by Alexey Shved.[9] In December 2024, he rejoined the team.[10]

National team career

Fall Faye has been a member of the Senegal national basketball team. He played at the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

References

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